Canned Tuna Mexican Style Recipes

EASY CANNED TUNA RECIPE: RACH'S MEXICAN TUNA MELTS

Steps:

• Preheat broiler with rack in center
• In a bowl, combine red onion, jalapeño pepper, garlic, and, if using, cilantro and hot sauce
• Add lime juice and salt, let stand a few minutes, then combine with avocado and mash it up with a fork
• Fold in tuna and pile evenly onto the halved and toasted English muffins
• Top the tuna salad with sliced tomatoes and cover the tomatoes with the cheese, then broil to melt cheese
• Top with pickled jalapeños

CANNED TUNA MEXICAN STYLE

Steps:

• Heat Mazola corn oil in a skillet over medium heat, add the onion and sauté until transparent, this will take a couple of minutes.
• Now add the minced garlic and continue frying for about two minutes.
• Add the Serrano pepper to cook for another couple of minutes, stirring with onion and garlic.
• Stir in minced tomatoes, lower the heat of the stove and place the lid on the pan. Let it cook for about 6-8 minutes. If tomatoes are too dry, add a few tablespoons of water to the pan
• Add canned tuna and herbs to the sauce, stir. Season with salt and pepper, cook for about 5 minutes, just long enough so that flavors are mixed and tuna is hot.